Europe: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Europe

In 2021, the Europe preservative-treated rough wood market increased by 7.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +25.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Europe

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 26%. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 6.1% to X cubic meters, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 216%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 52%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Lithuania (X cubic meters), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Sweden (X cubic meters) represented the key exporters of preservative-treated rough wood, together achieving 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +530.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplying countries in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 39% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +355.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, rising by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of preservative-treated rough wood were imported in Europe; surging by 23% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) represented roughly 59% of total imports in 2021. The UK (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.4% share, followed by Latvia (6.1%) and Estonia (5.3%). The following importers - France (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Lithuania (X cubic meters) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +171.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported preservative-treated rough wood in Europe, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 9.4% share.

In the Netherlands, preservative-treated rough wood imports increased at an average annual rate of +60.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+8.5% per year) and Slovakia (+21.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform